My Friend Is Setting...

[xabxam]

Up a 10 gal saltwater tank.He knows almost nothing about the hobby,except the advise I have given him.Can 10 gal tanks be kept by a novice like him?Can you tell me the neccesary safety precautions he should take,and the things he can put in the tank.
What mechanicals/lighting should he get?

 

[me-n-my-fish]

i second what squisy said...
my buddy rode with me to make the LFS rounds last saterday. He ended up wanting a tank. He ended up getting a 55 gal tub and stand. It was real funny getting it in the back of my nissan 240sx!!!!!
But, a larger tank will be more forgiving with water and such..
just my 2 cents hth
me

 

[nicky1.8t]

i know a novice that has a 1700 gallon tank lol
i would advise mabey a 29 gallon tank it would be a bit easier

 

[xabxam]

I just changed his mind.He is now going to get a 20 gal long. This should be better,if not fine.I HOPE!!!

 

[bonermeister]

I don't know, keep talking to him, tell him the bigger the better for a beginner.

 

[xabxam]

He has already bought the tank,lights and powerheads,I doubt that he will change sizes again. I tried my best. I told him about this website and this forum,and along with my guidance he will hopefully be able to pull this off.

 

[karajay]

You can always use the 10g for a Q or hospital tank

 

[xabxam]

I'll tell him that,I have a 20gal Q tank he could use if he has a problem.

 

[dreeves]

Go to the Nano forum and read what those people do with theirs...
It can be done...